St. Paul's Monastery

We, the Benedictine Sisters and Community of St. Paul’s Monastery, live Gospel values as expressed in the Rule of St. Benedict. Through our monastic life and wise stewardship, we nurture contemplative presence in service of Church and society. We welcome all as Christ, and our ministries focus on serving those in need, particularly the immediate and spiritual needs of families, children and seniors.

Our Community founded Hill-Murray School and Maple Tree Monastery Childcare Center, and there are Sisters on staff at both facilities. Our Community was instrumental in founding St. Therese Senior Communities; Sisters are on staff at St. Therese, also. In 2006, we sold our former Monastery building to serve the needs of Tubman, an agency that helps and houses women, men, youth, and families who have experienced relationship violence, elder abuse, addiction, sexual exploitation, or other forms of trauma. Also in 2006, we sold land to CommonBond Communities, which develops affordable housing for families and seniors. Our Sisters serve on the Tubman and CommonBond boards.